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How to pick a game for your group
Player count, play time and weight. Three numbers that tell you almost everything.
Most bad game nights are not about bad games. They are about the wrong game for the people at the table. Before you look at the box art, look at three numbers on the back.
Player count first
A game that says 2–5 players is often best at three or four. Check what the community calls the sweet spot, then match it to your usual group.
Weight is not difficulty
Weight tells you how much there is to hold in your head. A 1.5 can still be tense and clever. A 3.5 needs a full evening and a patient teacher.